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Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $88,885

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $128,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $84,487

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $118,153

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172014
ModelCTSSL
TrimCTS-VSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $85,995 $214,500
Base Invoice $81,695 $199,485
Synthetic suede steering wheel 300 0
Painted brake calipers (optional) 595 1,000
Wood trim   0
Synthetic suede steering wheel 267 0
Painted brake calipers (optional) 530 930
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 895 1,000
Options (change) 797 930
Destination 995 925
Gas Tax 1,000 1,300
Total Price $88,885 $217,725
Total Invoice $84,487 $202,640

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS CTS-V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $110,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $101,437
Model Year20172014
ModelCTSSL
TrimCTS-VSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine640hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$88,885$217,725
Adjustments for Features0-17,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,885$199,765
Total Invoice$84,487$202,640
Adjustments for Features0-16,716
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,487$185,924

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20172014
ModelCTSSL
TrimCTS-VSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers $300
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Wind blocker, power small $300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator$25 
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane keeping assist$400 
Night vision $1750
Performance traction management$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0 
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Differential cooler$0 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Carbon fiber hood$0 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows$200 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather headliner $1000
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row $-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$7,635$25,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$17,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-16,716

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20172014
ModelCTSSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase114.6 in101.8 in
Length195.5 in181.8 in
Width72.2 in73.9 in
Height57.2 in51.8 in
Curb Weight4,145 lb.4,299 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.7 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.713.5 ft3

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